Overview
Everest three passes trek will take your journey to the highest altitude possible. Passing through three different passes: Renjo la pass, Kongma pass, Cho La pass. This trek will provide you with the Himalayan vibe which you have experienced like never before.
This 21 days of the Everest Three Passes Trek will take you to places which you have experienced like never before. Likewise, passing through some remoteness and high passes you will be thrilled and entertained. You get to see the largest glacier of the Khumbu region.
Those high altitudes with beautiful natural sceneries never fail to satisfy your trek giving you ecstasy of life. Not only Beautiful lakes of Gokyo region but the untouched beauty of that particular region is what you will fancy throughout the trek. Thus, Witnessing the Mt. Everest from the best vintage point Kala Patthar, visiting the Gorakshep and Everest base camp provides you with the best possible way to visit the Mt. Everest region. Similarly, Beautiful monasteries, Stupas, and Tibetan styled houses will always accompany you in your way.
Trip Highlights
- Visit world famous Sherpa villages, get a chance to see Sherpa culture with our local people Visit Tengboche monastery You will have an adventurous yet awesome moment crossing three popular passes in the Everest region- Renjo La Pass (5464 meters), Cho La Pass (5420 meters), Kongma La Pass (5535 meters) Hike to the top of Gokyo Ri and explore Gokyo lakes Catch the finest views of Mt. Everest from Kala Patthar (5545 meters)
Itinerary
After your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, we will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. You can spend the evening around Thamel.
Overnigt: Kathmandu View Hotel
Meals: Welcome dinner
After breakfast, get on a pre-booked 30-minute flight from Kathmandu. This scenic flight will take you to Lukla, where your trekking guides will receive you at the airport. An easy trek of around three hours will bring you to the village of Phakding at the banks of the Dudh-Koshi river, where you will stop for the night.
Overnight: Trekking lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner
Begin an early trek along Dudh-Koshi, criss-crossing it several times. Today the destination is Namche Bazaar, the fabled village in the heart of the mountains. The trail is initially lined by views of Mt. Thamserku, and on a really clear day, even Mt. Everest is visible in the distance. As you reach closer to Namche, you will find the trail winding up with approaching views of Everest-Nuptse Wall, Mt. Lhotse and several other peaks. Once at Namche, relax in a hot bath, surf the Internet, enjoy a cup of cappuccino and then call it day.
Overnight: Trekking lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner
Today you explore the diversity of Namche Bazaar. The culture of Sherpa people who are the major living tribe in Himalayan regions will give you a distinct knowledge about their culture and festivals. You can visit Khumjung as short hiking.. You will stay for the night here in Namche Bazaar. Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner are included.
Overnight: Trekking lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner
Thame offers good views of snow peaks. Reaching to Thame also takes us to Thame monastery. Thame monastery is included in between many homes of the monks. Today’s walking will take about 5 hours. You will stay for the night here in Thame. Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner are included.
Overnight: Trekking lodge
The trail follows the arid path with little vegetation which continues through the Village of Tangmote and then continues on through the Village of Yellajung. After a brief rest at Yellajung, we will visit Tarngga Village and have an amazing view of Kongde Ri. Marlung is located about 45minutes of walk far from Marulung where we will stay overnight. All meals included.
Overnight: Trekking lodge
The first half of the trail stretches through the plain land which later extends through the hill before passing the water stream. Lungden is located at 4380m altitude which is 2 to 3 hours far from the stream. The whole trekking for the day takes 4 to 5 hours.
On the 9th day, we will begin our trekking by ascending uphill to reach Renjo Pass which is located at 5360m altitude. We will have the spectacular views of Everest, Lhotse, Cholatse and Taboche and then lower downhill to pass through the Ngozumpa Glacier which will eventually turn up at Gokyo Village which positions itself at 4800m altitude.
Hiking to the top of Gokyo Ri through those steep climbing lets you see the Gokyo valley. Then reaching that top also provides you with the beautiful panoramic view of the whole Khumbu regions. Exploring Gokyo lakes will provide you with enthusiasm and calmness which you have never experience before. Ngozumpa glacier too will add color to your trek. You will stay for the night here in Gokyo. Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner are included.
Thaknak which is also known by the name of Dragnag will be our destination for the day. We will begin the trek by leaving Gokyo and following the trail through ridge and Ngozumpa Glacier to a mountain from where we will travel down to arrive at Thaknak. The wonderful views of Cho Oyu, Gokyo Ri and other mountains make this trip worth taking.
We will begin the day by taking the strenuous trek through a slippery path and glaciers all the way to Cho La Pass. The trail proceeds through the edge of the frozen lake to the hill top which is decorated with prayer flags. We will pass through crevasses to reach Dzongla which offers amazing views of Cholatse, Lobuche and Amadablam Mountains and Pheriche Village.
Early in the morning of the 13th day, we will lower down the hill and cross the bridge before passing through meadows to arrive at a ridge which gives the wonderful views of Everest, Pumori, Khumbutse, Nuptse, Mahalangur and other mountains. Later we will pursue the gravel road along the edge of the river to hit Lobuche which is located at 4940m altitude.
We will begin our trek by continuing the trail through moraines of Khumbu Glacier. We will allocate some time to admire the mountain views which the land offers before lowering down to Thangma Riju. Later we will make our way through Changri Glacier which offers the first view of Kala Patthar. We will visit Gorak Shep Lake before pitching our camp at Gorak Shep.
The trek continues through Indian Army Mountaineers’ Memorials to Everest Base Camp which later takes us to Kala Patthar after following the steep trail up the mountain which is a popular site for sunset viewing among trekkers. Kalapatthar is a gifted site blessed with several mountain panoramas. Later we will descend and follow the trail through Gorak Shep to Lobuche.
After breakfast, we will continue the trail through Khumbu Glacier and ascend uphill to Kongma La which is a High Pass located at 5535m altitude which allows the beautiful views of Cholatse, Pokalde, Nuptse, Lhotse, Makalu and Ama Dablam. Later we will lower down through the rocky and continue walking along Niyang Khola Valley to Chhukung.
From Chhukung, we will head to Pangboche Village. En-route, we will pay a visit to the monastery which is believed to be the oldest in Khumbu Region. Later we will lower down through a rocky path and pass through a pine forest before ascending the steep hill up towards Tengboche which is located at a 3860m altitude where we will stay overnight.
The trail lowers down steeply and then passes along Dudh Koshi River. We will pass through forest and Chorten to arrive at an Army Camp from where we will climb the steep hill to make it to Namche Bazaar where we will stay overnight.
The trail lowers down the steep hill and continues on through a bridge over Dudh Koshi River before passing through few Sherpa Villages and rhododendron and pine forest to Lukla which is located at 2840m altitude.
Early in the morning, we will take a flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla Airport which is 35 minutes long wonderful journey over the mountains. We will head towards our hotel in Kathmandu where we will take a well-deserved rest from the long and strenuous trek. Evening farewell dinner is arranged with your guide.
Overnight: Kathmandu View Hotel
Today you will see the heritage of Kathmandu. The ancient crafts and creativity of Nepalese people. You will visit the monkey temple, Pashupatinath Temple. Durbar squares, Boudhanath temple, and many fascinating small temples and heritages are located in Kathmandu valley. You will stay for the night here in Kathmandu.
Overnight: Kathmandu View Hotel
Breakfast and Dinner are included.
We will assist in your last moment preparation and take you to Tribhuvan International Airport which will take you to your next destination. We wish you a safe journey and expect to serve you again!!
Service included
- All Airport Transfers (Airport – Hotel – Airport)
- 3 meals a day during the trek.
- All the accommodation for entire the trip
- All Necessary Trekking Permits
- Domestic flight ticket: (Kathmandu to Lukla and return Kathmandu) The limit weight is 10 kg and hand-carry is 5 kg.
- Trekking Guide: An experienced, helpful, friendly English-speaking trekking guide
- Trekking Porter—Carry your luggage; one porter for 2 members
- Assistance guide above the 4-person group
- Guide, Porter, Insurance, Meals, accommodation and salary
- Oximeter—To Check your oxygen saturation and heart rate
- Free Everest trekking map.
- All government taxes and service charges.
Service excluded
- International airfare and Nepal entry visa fee
- Travel insurance and emergency rescue evacuation.
- All bar bills, personal expenses.
- All the Hot and bottled drinks, Wi-Fi, and Hot Shower
- Electronic device recharge, such as Mobile, camera, etc.
- Tips